3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible?

Would use principally at home, so mobility not major

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer

10 to 13-inches

Above 13-inches

5. Which country do you intent to purchase from [where do you live]? US

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes? No

7. How many hours battery life do you require? Minimal as would use principally at home.

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet? Email/Web Surfing/Word Processing/Occasional streaming/Math tutoring with stylus

9. Do you have an OS preference? Probably Windows, but if I can do everything I need on chrome, would consider.

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? Microsoft Office or maybe google docs.

11. Do you intend on playing Games? No

12. Would you like to stream content through your home theater system? No

Screen Specifics

1. Any preference on screen resolution? Not really

2. Will you be using the tablet outdoors? Do you need to be able to see it through glare from the sun? No

3. Do you require a pen? With or without pressure sensitivity? Do you prefer Wacom EMR, AES or N-trig?
Yes

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require? Would you like expandable memory? 128GB minimum

2. What sort of inputs do you require, if any? Would you like full-sized USB and SD card slots? Are microUSB and microSD ok? Do you require HDMI inputs? I plan to use an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse most of the time.

I'm looking for a budget PC that I will use principally at home connected to an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. Usage will mainly include light streaming, emailing, word processing, and general web surfing.

Occasionally I would like to add some hand written math formulas and notes to word documents. As long as the writing resembles the accuracy of writing text with an ink pen on paper, I would be content. I have no intention of using the pc to draw intricate or complex designs of any kind. I previously tried using a Wacom Bamboo tablet, but I could never get the hang of looking at the screen and writing on a separate tablet at the same time.

I also plan to use the device with the active pen during live online tutoring sessions - I have not yet picked out which online program I will use.
I checked out the list of digitizer hybrids and was surprised there are so many....even for my super low budget. So, I'm hoping you guys will help me refine my choices. So far here's my list, please let me know if I should add anything or any recommendations:

EDIT: I responded (below) to the recommendation if you want a new device with a warranty, etc. Your selection of used devices from Lenovo, HP, Fujitsu, etc, are all fine machines, but for the application you seek I would probably, for a little more $, go with a new device without any of the issues you can run into with an older device, at least 4 generations of technology ago. If you were seeking to do more things with your tablet PC it might be worth looking into a good deal on a used "workhorse," but not for the kind of things you say you are looking to do. Hope this helps.

If you can stretch to $229, the Acer Spin 1 (also at costco) seems to be a far better device and a much safer bet. Some key differences:

This appears to be on sale at Costco for a very good price, as it is $309 at Amazon, so I would act quickly if you can. Here is a review from Notebookcheck.net, a good professional review source - the review unit differs only in that it has an HDD.

EDIT: I responded (below) to the recommendation if you want a new device with a warranty, etc. Your selection of used devices from Lenovo, HP, Fujitsu, etc, are all fine machines, but for the application you seek I would probably, for a little more $, go with a new device without any of the issues you can run into with an older device, at least 4 generations of technology ago. If you were seeking to do more things with your tablet PC it might be worth looking into a good deal on a used "workhorse," but not for the kind of things you say you are looking to do. Hope this helps.

If you can stretch to $229, the Acer Spin 1 (also at costco) seems to be a far better device and a much safer bet. Some key differences:

This appears to be on sale at Costco for a very good price, as it is $309 at Amazon, so I would act quickly if you can. Here is a review from Notebookcheck.net, a good professional review source - the review unit differs only in that it has an HDD.

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Yeah, I saw that Acer. but the CPU is dual core Celeron, which benches even weaker than the Atom in the Nuvision so I was not keen on it.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm steering clear of anything with only a 32gb drive. I've got a 32gb Lenovo tablet (Non Digitizer) and the windows 10 files take up close to 25gb! The pc was recently unable to update windows as more space was required. I'm not sure if it is possible to transfer system files to an SD card, but I would not want to anyway. I just think it's dumb for manufacturers to use a 32gb system drive for a Windows system.

What about the older Yoga systems, Yoga 12, 14, S1 - any better than the other?

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm steering clear of anything with only a 32gb drive. I've got a 32gb Lenovo tablet (Non Digitizer) and the windows 10 files take up close to 25gb! The pc was recently unable to update windows as more space was required. I'm not sure if it is possible to transfer system files to an SD card, but I would not want to anyway. I just think it's dumb for manufacturers to use a 32gb system drive for a Windows system.

What about the older Yoga systems, Yoga 12, 14, S1 - any better than the other?

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With older Yogas, you will have to deal with dead batteries by cracking open the case. Yogas are ultrabooks so they don't have user swapping batteries like older laptops.

You will find some first gen 12.5" Yogas without HDD or SSD for around $200~300. So budget another $200 for SSD and new battery.

Having owned one, I can attest to their durability, power and usability.

The two drawbacks are that they are an inch thick and weigh several pounds, a far cry from the new clip board designs of modern tablets (which might be an issue when tutoring?), and that the screen is small and low-resolution by today's standards. However, for your budget and for running the kind of software you outline, (and making mathematical notes by hand), it would serve admirably. The Elitebook is an elegant example of an older generation tablet PC, very popular in its day for good reason.